14 Related Articles, between 2019-08-09 and 2019-08-02

Japan lets out first S. Korean export since July curbs. Japan has granted material exports to the South Korea for the first time since imposing restrictions on them in July but threatened further action. >>

Japan says no threat to its security from N.Korean projectile launch >>

North Korean projectiles believed to be short-range ballistic missiles: Kyodo. The North Korean projectiles launched early Friday are believed to be short-range ballistic missiles, Kyodo News reported, citing unnamed Japanese government officials. >>

South Korea launches 'Let's Learn Japan's Restrictions' website for puzzled businesses. The South Korean government has launched a new learning website for companies puzzled by Japan's recent trade restrictions against the country amid growing confusion over changes of rules about buying Japanese goods. >>

South Korea's Moon says any gains by Japan from trade curbs will be short-lived. South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday that Japan imposing tighter export curbs against South Korea will undermine Japan's international credibility for using its industrial advantage as a weapon against another country. >>

South Korean imports of Japanese beer nearly halve amid consumer backlash. Japan shipped $4.3 million worth of beer to South Korea in July, down from $6.6 million a year earlier and $7.9 million in June, according to preliminary customs office data. >>

South Korean Leader Strikes Conciliatory Tone in Dispute With Japan. In a major speech, President Moon Jae-in urged Japan to stop using trade to address historical disputes and expressed hope that the two economies could cooperate. >>

South Korean official says Japan an obstacle to building peace on Korean peninsula. Japan has created an obstacle to building peace on the Korean peninsula, a senior South Korean official said on Friday, saying the country would review whether to maintain a military information pact with its neighbor. >>

Why Japan and South Korea Still Spar Over History. Japan’s colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula ended more than seven decades ago, yet that legacy still roils everyday politics on both sides of the strait. >>